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The Art of Letting Them Go…

When I think of creating art, words like messy, beautiful, creative, frustrating, expectation, intentional and unique come to mind.

If you were creating a piece of art, what would you think of? What would your process look like?

This is how I am beginning to view my duty of letting my adult children go well (I want to do this so well). It’s a process that began as early as their elementary school years. But, we are rounding the final corner of this journey here at our home.

We’ve all heard it before, even if you’re not a believer. “Love your neighbor as yourself“.

This passage of scripture is one of the most quoted pieces of the Bible. Ponder it.

I still have a lot to learn. At times I will fly. At times I will fall. That simply means I’ll have even more in common with my children.

It’s all good.

And God is good.

He will guide, teach, comfort, encourage…He honors our efforts to do this well. He loves our children more than we do, so stick close to Him. Gather with friends who are walking through this season. Encourage one another. Share wisdom with one another. Pray for one another.

Like an artist working on a masterpiece, make yourself step back frequently, stand still, and admire what God has already done in the lives of your children.

And thank Him.

He loves that stuff 🙂

Reflect & Respond:

**Have you ever viewed your children as your neighbor? How does it motivate you to let go of them well?

**Ask the Lord to show you how to apply this scripture, the second most important command, into your daily life. He will be faithful to do it.

Praying for you all but especially those who are in this season with me,

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2 thoughts on “The Art of Letting Them Go…”

This brought tears to my eyes, and I know a momma that will also really appreciate your words. My girls are elementary aged, and I can’t imagine letting them go completely. I feel like I have to let go a little each year already, and I hate it! lol. #LiveFreeThursday
Happy Thursday,
Megs

This part of parenting for me seems to be both the hardest and the most rewarding all at the same time. Us moms have to stick together and be real and pray for one another’s children and each other through it all. Thank you for reading and sharing #livefreethursday